St Patrick not ‘the sole preserve of Irish nationalism’, says Orange Order
The legacy of St Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland, “should not solely be about green beer, leprechauns or the ...
Going green: Northern Ireland gears up for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
People are getting ready to go green this weekend as Northern Ireland celebrates St Patrick’s Day. From colourful floats to traditional music and energetic dancers, towns and cities will mark ...
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St Patrick's Day road closures and times for parades and celebrations across Northern Ireland
To accommodate the St Patrick’s Day Festival Village in Cathedral Quarter (including set-up and dismantling), temporary road closures will also be in place from 8am to 9pm on Academy Street (from ...
What’s the point of devolution if Stormont is afraid to act?
All four executive parties have condemned the government for cutting disability benefits. That reduces the prospect of a ...
Rory McIlroy's Pre-Masters Tournament Schedule Revealed
McIlroy is gearing up to end his 11-year winless majors streak at Augusta. But he will tune up beforehand at the Texas ...
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St Patrick’s Day brings boisterous parades and celebrations to New York
white and orange sash – the national colours of Ireland. “It’s fantastic to be here,” said Ryan Hanlon, vice chairman of the parade’s board of directors. “We’re getting a little bit ...
Will we see the lunar eclipse in the UK?
The best views will be across the Americas where we will see a total lunar eclipse, but in the UK it will be a partial ...
Belfast News Letter on MSN3d
The Ferguson Master patent centenary plaque
A special plaque was unveiled on February 13 in Kirlish Orange Hall by local author and historian Stevan Patterson, from ...
How the color of St. Patrick’s Day went from blue to green
Irish nationalist groups active in the U.S. – the Fenians, Clan na Gael and, later, Irish Northern Aid – participated in ...